NABMA

Love Your Local Market 2023 #LYLM2023
2023-05-12 08:00 - 2023-05-27 17:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
The annual celebration returns in 2023 on Friday 12th May to Saturday 27th May 2023
Register to take part now https://nabma.com/love-your-local-market-official/register-for-love-your-local-market-2023/

Behind the Scenes at the new Chester Market
2023-07-13 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | New Chester Market, Exchange Square, Northgate St., Chester, CH1 2AR, United Kingdom
The NABMA Network to Visit Chester Market
NABMA is delighted that the behind the Scenes event at the new Chester Market has been rearranged.
The revised date is Thursday 13 July from 0930 until 1330.
Numbers will be limited but priority will be given to those that booked for the original date provided confirmation is received by 31 May. The event is free to attend.
The visit will form the first NABMA Network looking at market issues of the day and updating on #MarketsFirst
NABMA is delighted to accept the invitation from Cheshire West and Chester Council for a visit to the new Chester Market that opened its doors in November. In the first month of trading over 300,000 visits were made and now over one million visitors have visited this exciting new development.
With a market tradition stretching back to 1159, this is an opportunity for NABMA members to visit a market that has now begun an exciting new chapter in its history with a move to a new purpose-built, modern, traditional market hall at the heart of the Northgate development.
Chester’s new Market now open – Chester Market (newchester.market)
The programme will include
Arrival and Coffee.
Welcome, Introduction, Presentation on the new Chester Market
Visit to the Market
Update and Discussion on the NABMA Campaign 2023 – #MarketsFirst
Discussion, Questions and Topics of the Day
Buffet Lunch and Close
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Let's Talk Basecamp
2023-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
NABMA Basecamp has proven to be one of the most popular and well used of NABMA services.
As NABMA members you set the topics and lead the discussions. Recent subjects have been varied from operational to policy matters.
We are conscious that not everyone, particularly new NABMA members, may understand Basecamp and how it works and, importantly, how you can regulate posts to your inbox.
We have therefore set up an open zoom session for Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 14.00 for an informal discussion of interested NABMA members.
NABMA appointed Chris Cotton, a very experienced market professional, as our Basecamp moderator and we believe that the time is now right to reflect on how Basecamp is used, who uses it and why, and whether it needs a few tweaks.
The aim of the session is to talk with Chris Cotton and also Ian Holmes, the NABMA Media and Technical Support Consultant looking at:
An introduction as to why Basecamp was set up?
How to use it and get maximum value?
Post covid, does it need to change, if so why and how and what would you want from this important NABMA service?
If you would like to share in this one hour session then please register – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoduGuqzojGtJ80hTbXU1xLi7OLPBqrHIZ

NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2023
2023-10-09 09:30 - 2023-10-10 13:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, Ripon Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom
#MarketsFirst 2023 – Your Invitation
NABMA are delighted to return to Harrogate, a most popular venue for our AGM and Conference 2023
The Conference is focused on our #MarketsFirst National Campaign. The campaign was promoted as a result of the NABMA Survey, published in October 2022, that highlighted that the market industry faces major challenges in the years ahead. It was the most important research undertaken on our industry since 2018. We are pleased the campaign is supported by NMTF.
These challenges arise from many factors including the pandemic, the economic crisis and the general difficulties faced by town and city centres and the performance of their high streets.
Importantly, if markets are to remain as a real asset within the levelling up agenda, then there many critical conversations to be had, and much work to be done by the two national market organisations working with government, operators, and traders alike.
There are many challenges to face, but also opportunities to set a new vision for markets. Within the industry we understand the considerable community contribution that markets offer as part of many national and local policy agendas. The industry recognises the many roles that they perform, including acting as a footfall generator to assist the regeneration of town and city centres and, most importantly, as a valuable outlet for entrepreneurship and start-up businesses. The agenda, after the pandemic is now much greater with markets having a role to play in addressing climate change and levelling up. Our challenge with #MarketsFirst is create the discussions, drive change, secure recognition and, a future for UK markets.
Within our membership there is much to share and discuss in terms of good practice, opportunities and challenges. Our conference programme will address many of these issues and therefore Harrogate will be the place to be on 9/10 October.
Can you afford not to be part of the discussion at Harrogate as market professionals come together to learn, network, share experiences and look at a new vision for the markets industry?
Mick Barker
NABMA President

Our Conference Theme – #MarketsFirst
The Markets Industry is recognised by government as a top factor to help deliver vibrant high streets.
Markets are a focus for start-up business, retail, tourism, hospitality, and social inclusion. They are an important community asset.
However, coming out of the pandemic, the NABMA Survey 2022 provided some worrying messages for the industry. NABMA launched in April 2023 a National Campaign to address the Survey headlines that revealed.
– Stall occupancy is down from 77% to 72%
– The number of traders is now less that 30,000
– Only 8% of traders are under 40 years of age
– 84% of markets are operated or controlled by local authorities
– Only 40% of markets have an annual financial surplus
– Only 13% can record footfall

#MarketsFirst has five key priorities, each with an aim and action plan. The Campaign will run for twelve months and is about providing regular updates, sharing of best practice, forums for discussion and publication of resources to assist markets and market trading. Our priorities are.
PRIORITY 1. Attracting and retaining traders
PRIORITY 2. Addressing the economic challenges of Markets
PRIORITY 3. Demonstrating the wider value of Markets
PRIORITY 4. Making the approach to Markets management more professional.
PRIORITY 5. Improving relationship with traders

Each of the conference sessions will relate to the priorities and topical issues in the industry.
A Welcome from our Conference Sponsor – Vitabri
NABMA is delighted to announce and welcome Vitabri, as our conference sponsor for a second year. Vitabri is renowned for its high-quality products, designed and produced in France.
Vitabri Chief Executive Emmanuel Musner confirmed “ We again look forward to welcoming NABMA delegates to Harrogate and spending time together”.
“Vitabri is an established brand in the worldwide market industry and we are excited about working in partnership with NABMA and its membership in the months ahead. As a company we share the same values as NABMA and look forward to bringing our premium outdoor equipment, modern solutions and expertise to the UK market industry. Please contact us if you feel we can help you with questions around our products, consultancy or bespoke designs”.
OUR CONFERENCE HOTEL – DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HARROGATE MAJESTIC HOTEL & SPA
Harrogate is a NABMA favourite venue. It is a Victorian spa town and rural district that contains the medieval city of Ripon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and four charming but very different market towns; Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham and Pateley Bridge.
Built in 1889 our conference hotel has become a part of the DoubleTree by Hilton collection. The hotel is surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that overlook the town. With 14 function rooms, a fully equipped Spa and Health Club, and parking the hotel is the perfect destination for both business and pleasure. A Victorian landmark, the four-star hotel has 184 bedrooms and sits in the heart of the spa town of Harrogate.
Ripon Road
Harrogate, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom

OUTLINE PROGRAMME – #MarketsFirst – CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Headline sessions at the Conference will be based around

Retaining and Attracting Traders
Youth Markets and Creating Sustainable Businesses
Case Studies of Investment, Redevelopment and Regeneration
Managing Markets and the Challenges and Options
National Markets Survey and #MarketsFirst – Updates
Business Rates and VAT – Updates
Launch of the NABMA Performance Network
The influence of markets in local communities
Celebrating the markets and the people that are making a difference.
Great British Market Awards – a look at case studies from some of the headline entries.

NABMA #MarketsFirst – NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
As always, the NABMA Conference will provide excellent opportunities to network with market professionals. Throughout the Conference the Market Place Exhibition will be open to chat with our sponsors and suppliers.
The grand gala dinner on the Monday evening will feature the Market Industry Awards.
This is always a very special evening in the market industry year. Make sure you book your conference place to celebrate with us.
NABMA AWARDS CEREMONY 2023
This will take place during the Gala Dinner. Celebrate with colleagues as we announce the various award winners nominated from the industry. The ceremony will also reveal the recipient of NABMA’s highest recognition, the Krys Zasada Award for outstanding service to the markets industry.
OUR CONFERENCE PACKAGE
NABMA is able to offer a combined delegate and accommodation (Monday evening only) fee of £350 plus VAT.
VAT is applicable to all quoted charges. The package includes one nights’ accommodation, delegate fees, and the NABMA Gala Dinner on the Monday evening incorporating industry Market Awards and Diploma of Market Administration presentations.
We have a very limited number of rooms for the Sunday evening at £150 plus VAT for bed and breakfast. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

All Party Parliamentary Markets Group – Notice of Meeting
2023-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Portcullis House, Westminster, 1 Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JR
The next meeting of the APPMG is scheduled for
Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 15.00 in Room O at Portcullis House, Westminster.
AGENDA

Welcome
To receive a welcome from the Chairman, Simon Baynes MP
Apologies

Minutes
To confirm minutes of a meeting held on 18 July 2023
Community and Campaign
Leeds Kirkgate Market Team, as a leading operator and market award winner will provide a brief presentation on the changing role and growing influence of markets within their community.This will then link to a review of progress with the #MarketsFirst Campaign and a discussion around the support that Westminster can offer towards the five Campaign priorities.
APPMG
To consider the work programme for the Group for 2024.
Next Meeting
To consider dates for 2024 meetings for diary purposes.

One Day Conference 2024
2024-01-25 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
NABMA Launches January Conference 2024
We are delighted to announce the details for our ever popular New Year Conference to be held on Thursday 25 January 2024.
The theme of the conference is ‘Markets at the Crossroads’. We will also announce the Great British Market Awards 2024.
Conference Invitation Jan 2024
Download the PDF here
As a reminder, our October conference highlighted the very different picture being experienced by many markets within their local communities. For some there is blue sky. Since the pandemic we have seen certain markets benefit as part of some £127 million of government support.
The government has recently announced it is investing £1.1 billion into 55 towns and establishing a new Towns Taskforce, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. But for many towns and their markets then they are not receiving any of this help. So, what is their future?
This varied position has led to the theme of ‘Markets at the Crossroads’ being the focus for our highly popular January one day conference that again returns to Birmingham.
Once again we are grateful to Blachere Illumination for their continuing sponsorship of this, the first main markets event of a New Year.
After the success of recent events we are again returning to the very popular Burlington Hotel immediately adjacent to Birmingham New Street Station.
Please book early and we hope to see you in Birmingham.

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Markets and the Legal Context
2024-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
Due to demand NABMA is arranging a further seminar on the topic of Markets and the Legal Context
This will be an online event from 10.00am until midday on Tuesday 14 May 2024.
The cost to NABMA members is £50 plus vat
Book Here
The seminar will be presented by Graham Wilson OBE, the NABMA Legal and Policy Consultant and the joint editor of Pease, Chitty and Cousins: Law of Markets and Fairs.
The seminar will cover the main legal framework of market law highlighting the history and the current provisions. There will be an opportunity to consider how case law and legislation impact on your local market situation. From examining what actually constitutes a market to establishing and operating a market the seminar will cover day to day management issues and relationships with traders and other stakeholders.
We will consider in particular how market powers have evolved and how they can be used in a practical way. We will also look at the relationship between local and District/Unitary Councils where they each share market powers.
Importantly, there will be time for you to raise your individual queries and get help in resolving issues that impact on the running of your market.

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Love Your Local Market 2024
2024-05-17 - 2024-06-01 | Yorkshire
The Love Your Local Market fortnight, has now been embraced by over 24 countries worldwide.
The next Love Your Local Market will take place in the UK on Friday 17th May to Saturday 1st June 2024.

As well as a celebration of markets, one of the key aims of the campaign is to offer opportunities for new businesses to try market trading for free or at a heavily discounted rate.
Registration for the 2024 campaign begins on Wednesday 14th February 2024

Market Licensing Forum
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
NABMA is keen to assess and support current market licensing arrangements:

Do you have a market licensing policy? If so, is it effective and how do you ensure compliance?
Have you considered introducing a market licensing policy? If so, what is stopping you?

Now is the time for action. We are offering a free virtual event to members. Whether new to your post, or an experienced markets officer then this event may help you.
EVENT – NABMA Licensing Forum
DATE – 9 July 10.00
COST – free to NABMA members
Bookings are now closed for this event.
This is an opportunity to share good practice and consider and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of operating a markets licensing policy.
The session will be led by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant, who is available for advice on how market licensing policies should be operated and what needs to be in place before an effective policy is implemented.
The initial session will be for a maximum of one and a half hours but will depend on the contributions of those attending. Hopefully we can create a Forum that can meet two or three times a year to catch up and share information.
We hope you will take advantage of this free opportunity to share information and knowledge with market colleagues.
David Preston (BA Hons)
Chief Executive
The National Association of British Market Authorities

NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2024
2024-09-25 09:30 - 2024-09-26 14:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, Ripon Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG1 2HU, United Kingdom
The theme for the 2024 conference is ‘Markets of Today and Tomorrow’ as we return to the Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa; a most popular venue for our AGM and Conference This year we have mid-week dates of 25 – 26 September.
NABMA is again delighted to announce and welcome Vitabri, as our conference sponsor for a third year. Vitabri is renowned for its high-quality products, designed and produced in France.
To recognise the support from NABMA members in committing further to membership we have held all member delegate fees as per 2023. We hope you will take advantage of this offer.
Last year our Conference theme was markets at the crossroads. This year, we will consider the various directions now being taken by markets as they continue to encounter the economic problems from within society generally, and the performance of their high streets. We will also look at the financial difficulties being created from local and national government funding with markets as a discretionary service.
Some markets have a vision and a plan; some are benefiting from being part of government support initiatives; but for others the future remains unclear. So, appreciating these circumstances, it is perhaps reasonable to have an opinion that we understand what markets in 2024 are now facing – but what is their future, and that of the industry and NABMA itself to be?
Will the many platitudes that markets receive from government and high street partners continue to be meaningless, or will they be converted into some tangible reward?
Will markets really be a part of the revival and regeneration of town and city centres and, if so, what will their role be?
Our challenge with the NABMA national campaign, #MarketsFirst, and as an industry, is to continue to create the discussions, drive change, secure recognition and, importantly safeguard a future for UK markets. Markets of today and their traders, operators and national organisations have a huge collective responsibility to ensure that there are markets of the future. Our conference theme aims to facilitate that discussion.
Can you afford not to be part of the discussion at Harrogate as market professionals come together to learn, network, share experiences and look at a new vision for the markets industry?
Bookings are now closed for this event.

Social Media & Online Publicity for a Successful Christmas
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Practical tips to boost your online presence ahead of Christmas. Learn how to create engaging social media content. Use free and paid advertising effectively to reach your target audience and maximise visibility during the festive season.
Presenter: Ian Holmes

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Market Licencing Forum
2024-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Do you have a market licensing policy? Is it effective and how do you ensure compliance?
Have you considered introducing a market licensing policy? If so, what is stopping you?
Presenter: Graham Wilson OBE

CPDs 2024-25Select which CPDs you wish to attend Community Value of Markets (22/04/2025, 10am)How many Attendees for Market Licencing ForumFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Attracting and Retaining New TradersFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Develop and Build a New MarketFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Food Safety on MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Community Value of MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailConfirm Booking

Attracting and Retaining New Traders
2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Managers constantly search for new ways to encourage new traders into their Markets. We hear from four case studies highlighting a variety of different methods, and learn how creative thinking can give you that edge.
Presenters: Julie Gimeno, Tina Benson, John Hatfield & Claire Haddock

CPDs 2024-25Select which CPDs you wish to attend Community Value of Markets (22/04/2025, 10am)How many Attendees for Market Licencing ForumFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Attracting and Retaining New TradersFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Develop and Build a New MarketFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Food Safety on MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Community Value of MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailConfirm Booking

One Day Conference 2025
2025-01-30 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
NABMA Launches January Conference 2025
We are delighted to announce the details for our ever popular New Year Conference to be held on Thursday 30 January 2025.
The theme of the conference is ‘Your Market: Asset or Liability?’. We will also announce the Great British Market Awards 2025.
Conference Invitation Jan 2025
Download the PDF here

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Develop and Build a New Market
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
How do local authorities develop a new market?
Three case studies explain their strategy and justification for redevelopment.
Presenters: Andy Ward, Adele Thomas, Robbie Kerr & Allan Hartwell

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Food Safety on Markets
2025-03-31 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Gain a detailed understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements placed on food traders.
David Newsum, a food safety expert, gives a fascinating outline on the ever-increasing pressures around food standards.
Presenter: David Newsum

CPDs 2024-25Select which CPDs you wish to attend Community Value of Markets (22/04/2025, 10am)How many Attendees for Market Licencing ForumFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Attracting and Retaining New TradersFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Develop and Build a New MarketFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Food Safety on MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailHow many Attendees for Community Value of MarketsFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailFirst NameLast NameEmailConfirm Booking

Community Value of Markets
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Why do we run markets?
It is not all about money. In this talk we highlight the enormous value that a market has in the local community.
Presenters: Myfanwy Taylor & Sara Gonzalez

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Love Your Local Market 2025
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-31 | Yorkshire
The Love Your Local Market fortnight, has now been embraced by over 24 countries worldwide.
The next Love Your Local Market will take place in the UK on Friday 16th May to Saturday 31st May 2025.

As well as a celebration of markets, one of the key aims of the campaign is to offer opportunities for new businesses to try market trading for free or at a heavily discounted rate.

NABMA Legal Seminar
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Here is an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the legal issues that underpin the operation of Markets. From the powers available to market operators to an outline of the importance of these powers and using a market licensing system. The seminar will address the different kinds of letting arrangements and the importance of proper consultation with traders. You will learn about the impact of VAT and Business Rates.
In addition to covering all the important issues affecting the operation of Markets, you will also have the chance to raise issues and network with other colleagues. The seminar will be hosted by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant and co-author of Pease and Chitty, the only textbook on market law.
The Seminar is limited to twenty places. It will be a virtual event to be held on the 20th May from 10 to 12.30. The cost is £75 plus VAT.
If you would like to attend, please register with marinaatherton@oswestry-tc.gov.uk.

Real Deal Week: Review & Renew
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Event for Members
Free Online Training Event via Zoom for NABMA Members
Thursday, 17 July 2025
10:00am to 11:30am
“Real Deal and Its Importance to Your Market and Your Community”
A highly practical and interactive session designed to provide market operators with essential information to deter rogue traders and keep your market fake-free.
Introduction by NABMA
Session One: Matthew Knowles
In the first part of the seminar, Matthew Knowles will provide an overview of IP crime, relevant legislation, and the role of trading standards in protecting your market, shoppers, traders, and the local community.
He will explain how the organised criminal networks involved in the global trade in fake goods are connected to other forms of criminality, including stolen goods and other illicit products that—without appropriate preventative measures—can find their way onto UK markets.
Using examples of counterfeit items seized in the UK, he will highlight serious safety hazards and share tips to equip market staff with practical know-how on how to spot a fake.
Session Two: Patricia Lennon
Patricia Lennon will explain how the Real Deal Campaign offers practical guidance, solutions, and resources to market operators to help deter rogue traders.
Q&A
An opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
Sign up for the Zoom event below:
Bookings are now closed for this event.

NABMA Annual AGM & Conference 2025
2025-09-23 09:30 - 2025-09-24 14:00 UTC | Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon, Bridge Foot, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6YR, CV37 6YR, United Kingdom
Join us at the Premier Markets Conference of the Year for Market Operators offering an opportunity to catch up, learn and network about what is happening in the markets industry
NABMA is delighted to return to Stratford-upon-Avon, a most popular venue with our delegates, for our AGM and Conference 2025. The theme of our Conference is ‘Markets Connecting Communities’.
The NABMA Markets First Campaign 2023/25 set priority areas that included examining the wider impact of markets. Our research and performance network reinforced the importance of the community aspect of markets, and we are encouraged that this is being recognised by government.
Firstly, the importance of markets connecting communities has been endorsed by the House of Lords last year in their Report ‘High Streets: Life beyond retail?’ It concludes that markets can boost footfall on high streets and contribute to the unique character of towns and small cities across the country. In addition, they not only contribute to local economies but can also act as catalysts for the high street brands of tomorrow.
Secondly, the fact that markets can play a lead role in connecting communities can be advocated as opportunities within the government publication of its prospectus, Plan for Neighbourhoods 2025 with many aspirations that markets can help meet embracing busy high streets and local amenities.
Our Conference will set out to explore how markets connect with communities that then relate to national policies, strategies, performance and investment, and as drivers of change.
Can you afford not to be part of the discussion at Stratford upon Avon as market professionals come together to learn, network, share experiences and look to the future of the industry that we are all proud to represent.
The 2025 conference returns to the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Fully booked – No rooms available | Full Conference – AGM and Conference, lunches, receptions, welcome buffet, Gala Awards Dinner, and overnight accommodation Tuesday (incl breakfast) (£350 + VAT = £420)
Tuesday Conference only including lunch (£150 + VAT = £180)
Wednesday Conference only including lunch (£100 + VAT = £120)
Gala Dinner Ticket only (£75 + VAT = £90)

Bookings are now closed for this event.

Market Licensing Forum
2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Yorkshire
This Forum will seek to build on previous meetings and, in particular, consider application and decision making procedures and reasons for refusing applications.
We also want to examine charging arrangements and potential conflicts between NABMA members.
The discussions will be led by Graham Wilson OBE, NABMA’s Legal and Policy Consultant, with contributions from members with their details of their own market licensing arrangements and personal experience.
Bookings are now closed for this event.

One Day Conference 2026
2026-02-05 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, United Kingdom
NABMA One Day Conference 2026
What’s Next for Markets: Supporting Change and Devolution
The government is advancing an ambitious new round of local government reorganisation, a process that will replace two-tier local government – comprising county councils and district councils – with a new single tier of unitary authorities. The agenda will have a huge impact on NABMA members, and NABMA as the voice of markets itself. Our Conference sets out to highlight potential risks and opportunities for local government as leaders embed these new authorities and transform local public services.
Early booking available below.

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